The Best Work-at-Home Jobs for People with a Chronic Illness

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1. Blogger

Blogging is a wonderful, flexible, work-at-home business for people with chronic illnesses. As you build up traffic, you can earn money with ads, affiliate marketing, product sales, and more.

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2. Freelance Writer

As long as you meet your deadlines, freelance writing can work around the ups and downs of chronic illness. And writers can earn as much as $100 per hour!

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3. Proofreader

Freelance proofreading is an in-demand freelance service that can be done on a flexible schedule. Learn more about becoming a proofreader, in the free, Proofread Anywhere webinar.

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4. Transcriber

If you're a fast and accurate typist, transcription can be an excellent, flexible career. You can specialize in General Transcription, Medical Transcription, or Legal Transcription.

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5. Graphic Designer

If you’ve got a creative spark, graphic design can be a great career for those with chronic illness. The median salary for graphic designers is around $46,000 per year

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6. Coach

As a coach, you can help people with their career, relationship, business, parenting, and more while working at home. You can get started with the accredited coach training from iPEC. 

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7. Craft Seller

If you have a knack for arts and crafts, you can make money from home, as your schedule or ability allows. Sell your wares online on sites like Etsy or Conscious Crafties. 

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8. Social Selling

Direct sales is great for those with chronic illness who want to sell products from home.  You can set your own hours and work more or less, depending on how you’re feeling.

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9. Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping doesn’t usually have tight deadlines or long hours, making good for working around chronic illness. You can get started with a short online course, like the Bookkeepers.

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10. Travel Agent

To get started as a travel agent, you can join a travel franchise or join a host agency.  Cruise Planners helps travel agents of all experience levels start businesses from home.

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11. Photographer

You can work as a freelance photographer or choose to submit your photos to stock sites. This allows you the flexibility to work on good days and take off when you have bad days.

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12. Independent Contracting Jobs

Many independent contracting jobs offer flexibility with scheduling and hours worked. Some companies that hire are: Appen, LiveOps, NexRep, Rev, and more!

My Employment Options offers work-at-home jobs for individuals receiving SSDI or SSI benefits. They hire for Customer Service, Sales, Clerical, Medical Coding & Billing, Nursing, and other roles. Other free sources to check out: > Ticket to Work > Cancer and Careers > Chronically Capable

Chronic Illness Job Resources

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